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Dolby Laboratories First Quarter 2025 Earnings: Beats Expectations

NYSE:DLB
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Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) First Quarter 2025 Results

Key Financial Results

  • Revenue: US$357.0m (up 13% from 1Q 2024).
  • Net income: US$67.8m (up 1.3% from 1Q 2024).
  • Profit margin: 19% (down from 21% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses.
  • EPS: US$0.71 (up from US$0.70 in 1Q 2024).
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NYSE:DLB Earnings and Revenue Growth January 31st 2025

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Dolby Laboratories Revenues and Earnings Beat Expectations

Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.3%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 21%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Software industry in the US.

Performance of the American Software industry.

The company's shares are up 8.6% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

It is worth noting though that we have found 1 warning sign for Dolby Laboratories that you need to take into consideration.

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About NYSE:DLB

Dolby Laboratories

Engages in the design and manufacture of audio, imaging, accessibility, and other hardware and software solutions primarily for application in the television, broadcast, and live entertainment industries in the United States and internationally.

Flawless balance sheet, undervalued and pays a dividend.

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